L Morgan Lee Receives Mark O’Donnell Prize
The annual prize, presented by the Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons, awards emerging theatre artists in recognition of their talent and promise.
The annual prize, presented by the Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons, awards emerging theatre artists in recognition of their talent and promise.
Five projects will receive $500 to produce new work in the festival.
The digital summit, to be held in partnership with the Public Theater in December, will address humane practices and caregiver support in the performing arts.
Nkenna Akunna, Dina El-Aziz, Isra Elsalihie, Abhishek Majumdar, and Tidtaya Sinutoke will receive free legal assistance in applying for an O-1B Artist Visa.
Robert Walsh steps down and Paula Plum will serve as interim artistic director.
Manhattan Theatre Club has extended commissions to several writers and launched a new Groundworks Lab program.
Haddad, an actor, playwright, and autobiographical performer, will be presented with the award on Nov. 12.
O’brian will receive the Founders’ Award and Bocanegra will receive the Pfaelzer Award.
Director, playwright, and screenwriter Emily Mann is honored for her lifetime achievement and distinguished service to the national nonprofit theatre.
The $50,000 award goes to Minnesotan who has made significant contributions to the state’s culture.